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Joseph Allan Brady, age 68, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, in his residence. He lived a life defined by service, devotion to others, and enjoyment of life’s simplest pleasures.
Born April 3, 1957, in Columbus, Joe was a son of George Joseph Brady and Beulah Caroline (Scurry) Pinkston. He was a 1975 graduate of London High School and proudly went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed at the Edwards Air Force Base in California. Following his military service, Joe dedicated more than 30 years to factory labor in Mount Sterling, working for what is now Mahle. He took pride in an honest day’s work and the life he built through it.
Joe found joy in the simple things. He loved sitting on his porch, listening to music of all kinds – especially his favorite 1970s funk. He enjoyed the company of good friends, where a cold Budweiser, a Pall Mall, Little Debbie Honey Buns, and plenty of conversation were always welcome. A former member of the American Legion Post 105, he valued camaraderie and community.
An avid Cleveland Browns fan, Joe also enjoyed playing Keno, scratch-offs, and the Ohio Lottery. He especially loved spending time with the neighborhood kids, always ready to joke, laugh, and play. Above all, he loved people and was known for lending a helping hand to anyone in need, even if he himself was in need.
Joe is survived by his daughter Nicole (fiancée Kelsey McHerron) Brady of Reynoldsburg and Shannon Brady of London; grandson Ashtin “Little Man” Brady; siblings Rebekah (Mareo) Bland, George Brady, Cynthia (Carlton) Williamson, Belinda (Harold) Anderson, Marjorie Jackson, Lyle White; a host of nieces and nephews; and his stepfather Michael Pinkston. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Beulah.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 10:00AM – 12:00 PM in the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140. Interment with military honors will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM in Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45428.
Condolences for the Brady family are encouraged to be shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
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